This handy book serves as a straight-forward introduction to backpacking. Written from the standpoint that backpacking does not have to be an expensive or tech intensive activity to be enjoyable, the author Jeff Probst offers all kinds of commonsense and clever insights on hitting the trail. Includes information on what/how to pack, safety, camp etiquette and more.

Fly into the world of birds in the most complete guide for kids to North America's birds, featuring range maps, cool facts, fun activities, and detailed descriptions and drawings by Jonathan Alderfer, one of the country's top avian experts and artists. Kids can soar with peregrine falcons or hop with backyard sparrows or sing with robins in the pages of this engaging guide, perfectly leveled for kids just discovering these fascinating feathered friends. With beautiful photography and habitat snapshots, lots of the fun facts kids love, plus interactive birding activities and crafts, the newly updated and expanded guide is the perfect way to bring the fun and amazement of beautiful birds to junior birders. The guide features profiles of 50 of North America's most popular birds--including how and where they live and tips about how to spot, hear, and attract them--as well as mini-profiles of another 100 birds, for coverage of 150 bird species in all.

This book introduces the reader to the fast-growing outdoor sport of geocaching, which combines aspects of treasure hunting, high-tech navigation, and exploration.

Campers, hikers, naturalists, sailors, fishermen, hunters, and anyone else who ventures into the outdoors will want to own The Book of Outdoor Knots. This meticulously illustrated handbook describes 70 of the most common knots for the outdoors, showing in clear, step-by-step line drawings each phase of the properly tied knot. Perhaps most important, the book explains precisely which knot to use in each specific situation. Knots of all kinds are covered here: hitches for fastening rope to a fixed object, bends to connect two ropes, loops for a range of purposes, running knots, knots to shorten rope lengths, and others. The Book of Outdoor Knots also covers natural and synthetic ropes as well as rope maintenance, general tying guidelines, breaking strength, and more.

Butterfly identification is now simple for everyone This handy field guide focuses on 147 species of Michigan butterflies, arranged by color. See a blue butterfly? Turn to the blue section. Perfect for backyard or field use, this book features full-color photos of each butterfly plus an illustration that points out key identification marks. You'll learn things you've always wondered about butterflies while easily identifying the ones that you see.

Written by an early childhood educator, Butterflies, Leaves & Bumblebees is designed as a parents guide to process oriented activities for preschool children. While focused on campsite oriented experiences, most of the activities use commonly found objects and can be conducted in a local park, on a day hike or even in the backyard. This book will provide hours of creative learning and fun for the preschooler and help introduce him/her to the exciting world of nature and the outdoors. Printed in USA using soy ink

There are 8,000 snakebites in the US every year. Plant ingestion results in 63,000 calls to national poison centers annually. This guide identifies some of the most feared and dangerous North American species of animals and plants and its purpose is twofold: 1) to debunk irrational myths about species such as snakes, spiders, sharks and bears; 2) to educate people about the proper action to take if one is confronted and/or injured by these dangerous species. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use.

Some wild edible plants have poisonous look-alikes, and it is important to know the difference when harvesting. Edible Wild Plants is a simplified guide to familiar and widespread species of edible berries, nuts, leaves and roots found in North America. This beautifully illustrated guide identifies over 100 familiar species and includes information on how to harvest their edible parts. It also includes a section on dangerous poisonous plants to avoid that have contact poisons that can blister skin. This convenient guide is a portable source of practical information and ideal for field use. Made in the USA.

This book offers engaging & fun activities for children to do around the campground, park or backyard. Using simple found and household objects such as tree branches, rocks and paper cups, kids will find lots of creative ways to explore and learn about the outdoor environment around them. Activities can be done by the children themselves or as group activities with their brothers, sisters, friends or parents. Written by early childhood educator and mother, Ann Marie Bond.

For those who don't know their mollusks from their bivalves, this guide is the ideal introduction to the most familiar and unique types of seashells found in the marine eco-regions of North America.

Six Knots for Everyday Life introduces you to the most essential knots to know. The easy-to-follow instructions with step-by-step photographs ensure successful tying, while practical examples let you know what situations are best suited for each knot.

Filled with so many thought provoking projects, engaging experiments and activities, young adults will want to have The Campground Companion by their side at all times while roughing it on the family vacation. The author, Ann Marie Bond, wrote the book for boys and girls age 9 to early teens. Some of the activities include Word Searches, Map Making, Story Starters, Scavenger Hunts, Star Gazing, Animal Facts and Journal Writing.